AS Monaco and FC Barcelona have reactivated negotiations to define the future of Ansu Fati, after a weekend where talks appeared to have cooled off. The Spanish winger is getting closer to joining the Principality club on loan, in a deal that includes a purchase option for 12 million euros and a significant future sale clause. The agreement is in an advanced stage, with only a few details remaining to be finalized, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
Barcelona does not hide that the attacker is not in the plans of the new coach Hansi Flick, who has barely given him opportunities since taking over. Fati has only played in 11 matches under his management, failing to score and accumulating less than 300 minutes in total, reinforcing the decision to find him a new destination.
Monaco speeds up to sign Ansu Fati
At 21 years old, the forward has not been able to regain the form he showed in his early days with the first team after overcoming a series of major injuries. The club, aware that he needs playing time and continuity to revive his career, believes a move to Ligue 1 could be beneficial both in sporting and economic terms.
On the other hand, AS Monaco sees Fati as a market opportunity with potential for appreciation. The Monegasque team, known for enhancing young talents in the past, trusts that a less demanding environment than Camp Nou will allow the attacker to rediscover his best form.
If the operation is finalized, Barcelona will free up wage bill space and retain control over a possible future transfer, while Fati will seek to rediscover the football that once projected him as the club's great promise.
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